The IBM Intelligent Cluster was a cluster solution for x86-based high-performance computing composed primarily of IBM ( System x, BladeCenter and System Storage) components, integrated with network switches from various vendors and optional high-performance InfiniBand interconnects.

History

The solution was formerly known as the IBM eServer Cluster 1300 (or e1300) based on then-current Pentium III processors, which was introduced in November 2001. This was replaced by the e1350 in October 2002 with the introduction of Pentium 4-based Intel Xeon processors. Later (in 2008-2009) solution also was known as the IBM System Cluster 1350; in 2010 released line with final IBM Intelligent Cluster name. Roughly twice a year the solution components were updated to include the then-current products from IBM and other vendors. In 2014 this cluster solution was sold and rebranded as Lenovo Intelligent Cluster.

Architecture

The Intelligent Cluster system is a (integrated, factory-built and tested) rack tower-size cluster solution with comprehensive warranty service for all components, including third-party options. The system could comprise traditional rack-optimized nodes, as well as IBM BladeCenter, Flex System or iDataPlex blade nodes, or another rack-mounted servers with processor choices between x86-based (Intel Xeon and AMD Opteron) or uncommon Power-based processors options (only for blade servers), along with integrated storage and switches to provide a turnkey Linux or Microsoft cluster environment. These platform also supports the water-cooling module options (Heat Exchange Doors) for some rack towers designs. Operating system choices were officially limited to Enterprise Linux distributions from

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. For systems management IBM offered xCAT. Additional software, such as

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and LoadLeveler, could also be ordered from IBM.

References

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History

Architecture

See also

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